As Daylight Saving Time begins, it’s the perfect time to refresh your home’s energy routines.
A few adjustments can help you take advantage of longer daylight hours, reduce energy waste, lower your monthly energy costs and create a more comfortable, efficient home for the season ahead.
Make the most of natural light:
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- Open blinds and curtains to brighten your home without relying on artificial lighting.
- Sunlight naturally warms your space, easing your HVAC system and helping you save energy and money.
Upgrade your outdoor lighting strategy:
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- Turn off outdoor lights earlier or update your timers to match the extended daylight.
- For a hands-off, energy smart solution, choose dawn-to-dusk LED bulbs that automatically adjust with the sun.
Keep your HVAC system running efficiently:
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- It’s been a cold winter, and your HVAC system benefits from a seasonal tuneup.
- Routine maintenance helps improve performance, extend equipment life and maintain year-round comfort so make sure to get those scheduled early.
Insulate your home:
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- Now is a great time to tackle projects that protect your energy use and bill from spikes in the extreme weather such as insulation and caulking. Both improve the efficiency of your heating and cooling systems by keeping air in your home.
- DTE offers rebates on qualifying insulation improvements, helping offset upfront costs and speeding your return on investment.
If you’ve recently completed an energy efficiency improvement project in your home, explore DTE’s rebates center to see whether you qualify for a money saving rebate. It’s an easy way to get rewarded for making your home more efficient.